Certificate III in Makeup (SHB30215)

Our Certificate lll in Makeup contains 15 units 9 core and 6 Elective Units, we offer most beauty units as one full course over 3 months or you can also buy a course separately to do. Great for whom would like to do RPL upgrades. See all the units below, with more detailed information per Unit.


    Available courses

    This unit describes how one should maintain and follow health and Hygiene regulations during and after any beauty services, maintaining proper infection control between clients and in salon WHS's. 

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    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to follow safe practices to minimise risks to self, client and colleagues in a salon environment.

    It requires the ability to follow hygiene and skin penetration guidelines, clean the work area, use electricity safely, identify and report faults, use personal protection and work safely.

    This unit applies to workers in environments providing beauty treatments and hairdressing services. In these environments they work with limited supervision, and have responsibility for providing safe treatments for their clients.


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    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to respond to a client brief to design and apply make-up for specialised looks that use creative design and application of make-up.

    It requires the ability to refine a brief with a client and then research, design, trial and apply a creative make-up.

    This unit applies to make-up artists who work in make-up studios and as freelancers. In this environment they may work as part of a team or autonomously but they make independent creative decisions. They have knowledge and skills of a range of make-up products and specialised make-up application techniques.


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    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply airbrushed make-up for face or body.

    It requires the ability to prepare the work area, consult with clients, select make-up products and equipment, and apply airbrushed make-up.

    This unit applies to beauticians and make-up artists who work in beauty salons and make-up studios and as freelancers. In this environment they may work as part of a team or autonomously. They have knowledge and skills across a range of airbrush make-up products, application techniques, and airbrush equipment.

    Price $500

    We also offer this course separately from the Certificate lll in makeup for $550.00


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    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply specialised make-up products to disguise skin imperfections on the face and body.

    It requires the ability to consult with clients, select products and equipment, and apply camouflage make-up to disguise the appearance of blemishes, birthmarks and scars.

    This unit applies to beauty therapists and make-up artists who work in beauty salons and make-up studios and as freelancers. In this environment they work as part of a team but make independent treatment decisions and have knowledge across a range of specialised make-up products and application techniques.


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    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to design and apply make-up for photographic shoots in natural and artificial light.

    It requires the ability to select products and tools to apply photographic make-up in response to a brief from a client or stylist engaged in a photo shoot. A professional photo shoot is included in the course.

    This unit applies to beauty therapists and make-up artists who work in beauty salons, make-up studios and photography shoot settings requiring make-up services. In this environment they work as part of the creative team, make informed creative decisions and have knowledge and skills across a range of specialised make-up products and application techniques.

    Price:  $ 550

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    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work in a personal services environment by integrating knowledge of workplace rights and responsibilities and organisational policies and procedures, and by using effective team and individual work practices to plan and organise daily work activities.

    This unit applies to workers in personal service environments including beauty and hairdressing salons, nail salons and spas. In these environments they make routine service decisions within a defined range in the context of organisational goals, customer service values and standards.


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    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide a complete customer service experience.

    It requires the ability to communicate with clients face-to-face or by telephone, schedule appointments, attend and respond to client complaints, and assist clients with special needs.

    This unit applies to workers in personal service environments including beauty and hairdressing salons, nail salons and spas. In these environments, they make routine service decisions within a defined range.


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    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to access information and update knowledge of the beauty industry and relevant industry legislation.

    It requires the ability to research beauty industry trends, and its relationship to other industries, and how beauty therapists can use this information to enhance own work performance.

    This unit applies to beauticians, nail technicians, make-up artists and retail cosmetic assistants who work in beauty and nail salons and in beauty retail outlets. In this environment they make routine decisions within a defined range but are expected to be up-to-date with industry trends.


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    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply facial make-up products for day, evening or special occasions.

    It requires the ability to consult with clients, analyze face and skin, and to demonstrate and apply make-up products to suit client needs or make-up brief.

    This unit applies to beauty therapists, retail assistants, and make-up freelancers who work in beauty salons, retail cosmetic outlets, and settings that provide make-up services. In this environment they make routine service decisions within a defined range and have knowledge and skills of a variety of make-up products and application techniques.

    We also offer this course separately from the Certificate lll in makeup for $599.00

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    These days, social media is extremely important for businesses to market themselves, create sales and brand awareness. However, using social media comes with legal and ethical responsibilities, and  there are also risks to businesses when using social media and all of the positive and negative effects that can come with using social media. This unit will outline the legal obligations when using social media and all of the positive and negative effects that can come with using social media.



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    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide services and advice to clients requiring hand, foot and nail care.

    It requires the ability to recognise relevant contraindications and conditions, to understand the structure and function of hands, feet and nails and the effects of treatments and products, and to select and provide services and advice to meet the objectives of the client. The services and advice can be on an individual basis or form part of a series of services.

    This unit applies to workers in beauty and nail salons, and spas. In this environment they make routine service decisions within a defined range but are responsible for the selection and provision of services to clients.



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    This unit is all about sustainable work practices and how to act in a way that ensures future generations are able to live on earth in the same way we do. This unit will get you thinking about all the things that you do that have a negative impact on the environment and how you can reduce the environment impact. Over the past decade, we've seen dramatic changes in society's  expectations of organisations in regard to the environmental impact they have. In this unit we will be exploring the specific impact that the beauty industry has on the environment, and look at the things that we can do to reduce this impact. It is important that we incorporate environmentally sustainable work practices in our working day, so that we protect the environment for future generations.

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    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to consult with clients and analyse hair and facial characteristics to design, recommend and complete a range of complementary classic and current hair designs.

    Learn the secrets of professional hairstyling with a hair styling course at Makeup School Sydney. Held at our Sydney CBD makeup studio the hair course is a practical, hands-on workshop that is perfect for anyone wanting to learn the essential techniques for beautifully styled hair

    Join us on our 2-Day Sydney Hair Upstyling workshop and learn Jay Jay’s proven techniques that will help you to master everything from simple to intricate hair Upstyles. This 15 hour Hair Upstyling Hair Course is suited for everyone, no previous experience required. Whether you are a makeup artist up-skilling, a hair apprentice/stylist wanting to brush up, or a newbie fresh to the industry.




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    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to follow safe practices to minimise risks to self, client and colleagues in a salon environment.

    It requires the ability to follow hygiene and skin penetration guidelines, clean the work area, use electricity safely, identify and report faults, use personal protection and work safely.

    This unit applies to workers in environments providing beauty treatments and hairdressing services. In these environments they work with limited supervision, and have responsibility for providing safe treatments for their clients.


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    This unit desribes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply eyelash extensions for added length and thickness of natural lashes to meet client needs.

    It requires the ability to consult with clients, select suitable products and equipment to apply, in-fill, and remove damaged eyelash extensions. Applying eyelash extensions can be an individual service or form part of a series of services.

    This unit applies to beauty therapists, retail assistants, and make-up freelancers who work in beauty salons, retail cosmetic outlets, and settings that provide make-up services. In this environment they make routine service decisions within a defined range.


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    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to conduct financial transactions for the sale of products and services within a personal services environment.

    It requires the ability to operate point-of-sale equipment, handle cash, complete sales and reconcile takings.

    This unit applies to workers in personal service environments including beauty and hairdressing salons, nail salons and spas. In this environment they work within known routines and guidelines and use a limited range of equipment.

    No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.


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    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide lash and brow services that include shaping and colouring.

    It requires the ability to consult with clients, and select suitable products and equipment required to perform lash and brow services. Lash and brow services can be an individual treatment or form part of a series of treatments.

    This unit applies to beauticians and beauty therapists who work in beauty salons and spas. In this environment they make routine decisions within a defined range guided by manufacturer information and organisational policies and procedures.


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    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to provide waxing services to remove unwanted facial and body hair.

    It requires the ability to consult with clients to select suitable wax products to provide waxing services. The waxing service can be a single service or form part of a series of services.

    This unit applies to beauticians and beauty therapists who work in beauty or hair removal salons. In this environment they work as part of a team and make independent decisions within a defined range.

    We also offer this course separately from the Certificate lll in makeup for $250.00

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    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to advise clients on a range of professional beauty products and services.

    It requires the ability to investigate products and services, interpret information, identify client beauty needs and explain available beauty products and services.

    This unit applies to workers in nail, make-up, and beauty salons. In these environments, they work in a team but have responsibility for maintaining their own product and treatment knowledge.


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    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to collaborate with hair stylists, photographers and make-up professionals on make-up productions.

    It requires the ability to interpret a make-up brief and liaise with a professional network to design, trial, and apply make-up. They work with stylists, photographers, and other make-up artists on make-up production, and maintain a make-up portfolio for future assignments.

    This unit applies to make-up artists who work with a small team of professionals on make-up productions and make independent creative decisions. They have knowledge and skills across specialised make-up techniques and products and working in a team under pressure.


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